Calling all foodies and culinary enthusiasts! If you're embarking on a quest to create a delectable bistro salad that tantalizes your taste buds and leaves you craving for more, then you've come to the right place. Get ready to embark on a journey of flavors as we present a comprehensive guide to crafting the ultimate bistro salad, featuring perfectly cooked bacon, luscious eggs, and savory mushrooms. With our expert tips and step-by-step instructions, you'll discover the secrets to achieving a harmonious balance of textures and flavors that will elevate your salad game to new heights. So, gather your ingredients, sharpen your knives, and prepare to whip up a bistro salad that will leave an unforgettable impression on your palate.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
BISTRO BACON AND EGG SALAD
Steps:
- Cook the bacon in a medium skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to a paper towel. Pull the skillet from the heat (leave drippings in the skillet) and stir in 1 12 tablespoons cider vinegar, scraping up any browned bits clinging to the skillet. Pour the mixture into a large bowl and whisk in mustard, salt and pepper to taste, and olive oil.
- Fill a nonstick skillet with about 2 inches of water and bring it to the barest simmer over medium heat; add the remaining 1 tablespoon vinegar. Crack the eggs, slipping them gently into the water, and cook until the whites are set but the yolks are still runny, about 4 minutes.
- While the eggs poach, toss the greens with the vinaigrette and bits of bacon. Divide the salad among 4 plates or shallow bowls. Using a slotted spoon, gently scoop the eggs from the water, blot dry with a paper towel, and place 2 of them on top of each salad. Add bread to each plate and serve.
BISTRO SALAD WITH POACHED EGGS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add the haricots verts and cook until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water; transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Refill the pot with water and bring to a simmer.
- Meanwhile, cook the bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Pour the drippings into a large bowl; whisk in 2 tablespoons vinegar and the mustard until smooth. Add the frisee, endive, haricots verts, herbs, shallot, bacon, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper; toss.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon vinegar to the simmering water. Reduce the heat to low. Crack each egg into a ramekin or teacup, then gently slip into the water. Cook until the whites are set but the yolks are still runny, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat.
- Divide the salad among plates. Remove the eggs with a slotted spoon, blot dry on a paper towel, then transfer to the salads. Season with salt and pepper and serve with the baguette.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 440 calorie, Fat 18 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Cholesterol 205 milligrams, Sodium 970 milligrams, Carbohydrate 50 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 21 grams
SPINACH SALAD WITH BACON AND MUSHROOMS
A nice variation of the classic wilted spinach salad. The Dijon adds just a little zing to the dressing. From Family Fun magazine.
Provided by lazyme
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Stem the spinach and place in a large bowl.
- Cover with a paper towel and refrigerate while preparing the rest of the salad.
- In a 9-inch skillet, cook the bacon until crisp.
- Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
- Pour off the fat.
- Put the skillet back over medium-high heat and add a tablespoon olive oil.
- Put the mushrooms into the skillet and saute until they are soft and have given up their liquid.
- Remove with a slotted spoon to a plate.
- Put the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice, mustard and salt into the pan and mix with a spatula to dissolve the mustard.
- Put the bacon and mushrooms into the pan and cook 30 seconds to thicken the juices.
- Pour over the spinach, season with pepper and add the Parmesan.
- Toss and serve.
MUSHROOM AND BACON SPINACH SALAD
"Spinach is one of my favorite vegetables, so my husband grows it for me every year," says Nancy Zimmerman of Cape May Court House, New Jersey. "This salad is super easy to use it."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 35m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large salad bowl, combine the spinach, mushrooms and green onions. In a skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain. Add the lemon juice, water, mustard and pepper to the drippings; cook and stir until heated through. Immediately drizzle over salad; toss gently. Top with eggs and reserved bacon. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts :
EGG SALAD WITH BACON
Traditional egg salad with an added twist of dill, lemon, and bacon.
Provided by MyPrecious
Categories Salad Egg Salad Recipes
Time 1h35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, remove from heat, and let eggs stand in hot water for 15 minutes.
- At the same time, place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels.
- Mix bacon, mayonnaise, green onions, dill, lemon juice, Dijon, yellow mustard together in a medium bowl.
- Remove eggs from hot water, cool under cold running water, and peel. Chop eggs into 1/4-inch cubes. Mix into mayonnaise mixture and refrigerate until cold, at least 1 hour. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 236.7 calories, Carbohydrate 2.2 g, Cholesterol 289.5 mg, Fat 20.4 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 11.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 333 mg, Sugar 1 g
SPINACH, BACON & MUSHROOM SALAD
The evening before our oldest son was born, I made a big bowl of this--a friend had told me that spinach was full of Vitamin K, which was supposed to help with nosebleeds (which I'd been having). Even though my water had already broke, I went ahead and ate supper--figuring a first baby would take its time showing up. And I was right---it was almost exactly 24 hours later before he was born. The following year, we had this for his birthday dinner (along with Spaghetti Alla Carbonara--which was "leftovers" for supper the night before he was born). That started a family tradition, so when each of our children was born, we made a note of our dinner menu--so their birthday dinners are very special!
Provided by Debber
Categories Salad Dressings
Time 20m
Yield 1 huge bowl, 5-7 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a heavy skillet, fry bacon; crumble & set aside; reserve 2 T. drippings.
- While bacon is frying, mix greens with onion in a large serving bowl.
- To drippings in skillet, add remaining ingredients; bring to a boil, stirring constantly to bring up the fond.
- Drizzle dressing over greens in bowl; toss gently.
- Garnish with eggs, radishes, and mushrooms.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 232.2, Fat 20.5, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 30.8, Sodium 631.5, Carbohydrate 5.4, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 3.4, Protein 6.1
SPINACH AND MUSHROOM SALAD
This salad has a warm and slightly tangy bacon dressing. It's one of my family's favorite ways to enjoy a spinach salad.
Provided by MONIQUET
Categories Salad Green Salad Recipes Spinach Salad Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Crumble and set aside. Reserve 2 tablespoons bacon fat.
- Place eggs in a saucepan and cover completely with cold water. Bring water to a boil. Cover, remove from heat, and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool, peel and cut in wedges.
- Return 2 tablespoons bacon fat to skillet, stir in sugar, vinegar, water and salt. Keep warm.
- Wash and remove stems from spinach, dry thoroughly and break into pieces in salad bowl. Pour warm dressing over and toss until coated.
- Top salad with mushrooms and bacon, garnish with egg.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 126.4 calories, Carbohydrate 7.5 g, Cholesterol 102.9 mg, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 10.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 625.3 mg, Sugar 3.2 g
Tips:
- Choose fresh, high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the salad will taste. Look for crisp, colorful lettuce, ripe tomatoes, and flavorful bacon.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different greens: Arugula, spinach, and kale are all great options for a bistro salad. You can also use a mix of different greens for a more complex flavor.
- Cook the bacon until it's crispy: This will help to add flavor and texture to the salad. You can cook the bacon in a skillet or in the oven.
- Use a good quality olive oil: Olive oil is a healthy and flavorful choice for dressing a salad. You can also use a vinaigrette or a creamy dressing, if you prefer.
- Season the salad to taste: Salt and pepper are essential seasonings for any salad. You can also add other herbs and spices, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika.
- Serve the salad immediately: This will help to prevent the greens from wilting. You can also chill the salad for a few hours before serving, if you prefer.
Conclusion:
A bistro salad is a classic dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's a simple salad to make, but it's packed with flavor. The combination of crisp greens, flavorful bacon, hearty eggs, and savory mushrooms is sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this bistro salad a try. You won't be disappointed!
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